I Wish I Thought About This Before - Drawing Studio Hacks

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I’m always looking for new ways to improve my studio space and finding the best tools. I have a lot of fun customising tools and modifying my work space to be as customised to my practise as possible. So in this video I decided to try out some alternative ways to grind down my graphite powder that I use for my dark backgrounds. I'm thrilled with the result and surprised I hadn't thought about this before. This experiment has opened up new avenues for how I modify tools within my drawing practice.
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[@chrismaggio7879]

Have you considered putting a handful of graphite in a canvas bag, hanging it on the wall of the garage, and ramming your car bumper into it at 42.3 miles per hour? Or renting a age tortoise and feeding him graphite sticks, then collecting his droppings, drying them out, and sift them for the graphite powder? Hey, I'm just brainstorming here, haven't heard anyone else thinking outside the box! : )

[@chrismaggio7879]

Oh, you and me should team up! We could solve a good portion of the world's problems! haha@@StarfishSteve

[@daystyr]

I don't really know what you Mean, but I think it really outside the Box

[@chrismaggio7879]

haha. Yeah, I was just being creative and goofy. JD is such an inspiration. I actually have all of my students watch his videos as a benchmark. Very few students have the skill or desire to work that hard, but it shows them what is achievable and helps certain young artists to try harder and think more creatively.@@daystyr

[@2redrovers]

Find your nearest automotive paint supplies shop and ask for "dry guide coat". Made by various manufacturers such as 3M, it is literally a tub of minutely ground black carbon powder. It even comes in a pot with a built in foam pad in the lid for applying to large areas. It is used to show imperfections in primer and body fillers while sanding prior to painting a vehicle. It's probably more akin to powdered charcoal than graphite but considering it's a big tub of black powder ready to go, it might be worth experimenting with.

[@thatomadibo2717]

Jono Dry I wanted to just give you my thanks. I am in matric and you have truly inspired me and my art in my high school career. I actually did my research on you for my source book. Your creativity and confidence in your ability is Inspirational to many young people like myself. Visual arts is a very underrated and unknown industry and watching you has brought light and life to it. In summary, you are a credit to my creativity and approach to art. Thank you Jono Dry

[@d34nh177b]

Great idea. Now get a round plastic basin/bowl with vertical sides, cut a hole in the centre and a single split from hole to outer edge, slip it over the axle near the handle side of the stone and you'll have a 360 degree dust catcher that'll drop the graphite to the bottom of the (sideways) bowl where you simply sweep it out with a 2 inch paintbrush.

[@EmorettaRobinson]

I was thinking if suggesting a spice grinder or food processor. But I like the option that you've come up with.

[@hopalstudiosjuliehattis]

Now that's bringing the old alive again. By the way that was an old apple pealer. I don't think it was ever used for oranges. Thanks for sharing your ideas. 😊

[@triciab8751]

I love that your first thought was to shop used to modify something and so glad it worked out. Hope you will update us if you add the housing. Your enthusiasm for this new tool is contagious. Thank you for sharing.

[@jeepz669]

He has such a way with graphite! 😮

[@herianart]

My idola, my favorite channel, my inspiration, perfect art pencil ✏️. I am from Indonesian ❤ art pencil ✏️ 9:57

[@sheriewelsford]

Wow...that hand grinder was a great find!!

[@DuneDemon8]

Did you try electric coffee bean grinder? They can be found in very small sizes and grind dry to very very small particles. The longer you keep it on the finer the dust is. I used these to make homemade bird feeding formula for crop feeding. Sometimes I needed special ingredients to be tube fed and if you use very small tubes everything gets stuck in them. So I used electric coffee bean grinders to grind everything from dry insects, dry shrimp, dog kibble, snails... You end up with very fine dust that you can even sift trough small sieve and if some coarser pieces are left you put them back and grind again. You end up with this very fine and silky powder. I know I could make paste from this that would go ever trough an IV catheter and I could crop feed small song birds with it.

[@bennyyboyy7124]

You should totally do one on how you get your shading so smooth and gradually well done

[@christinehowell]

I can't believe I haven't thought of this, especially for sharpening pencils and erasers... thank you!!!

[@ntsakojoelbaloyi7421]

My guy is creative in everyway 😂😂🔥💯

[@StephanieBatePhotogr]

Thank you so much for sharing this is brill off to get some dry wall sandpaper xx

[@artbylanda]

You can get drywall sandpaper for the disc sander, i think adendorff has them, it would help alot

[@bluzgrl2187]

OMG ! How wonderful ! Thank you for sharing ! I'm heading out tomorrow to see if I can find one of those. The blending stumps and sharp pencils sold me on it for sure! 😁👌

[@nathantripp9134]

I love to see that you've modified and innovated on the things at your disposal. Very clever concept that I will be certainly be borrowing. Thanks Jono, great vid!

[@Extinction.of.Innocense]

I have a Corosi brand coffee grinder from Amazon that I just tried with Himalayan Salt, basically turned into baby powder. Comes with 2 types of canisters with lids. I'll give charcoal a shot.

[@Extinction.of.Innocense]

Electric

[@amac2573]

Wondering if mud guards from a bicycle could be modified?

[@Sharkuterie327]

Looking forward to seeing how the housing turns out!

[@davianburke]

You are an inspiration thank you

[@tomwills1163]

Have you tried a hand cranked coffee grinder with ceramic bits for grinding the powder?

[@iMakeThat]

Put the graphite sticks in a drill and drill into the same sandpaper sheets. Super fast and clean. 🎉 so easy

[@nancydautovich1169]

Beautiful adaptation! So happy you can minimize that tedious chore! Plus that beautiful old coffee grinder is a score. We used to use an identical coffee grinder belonging to my friend's grandfather to grind coffee very fine and sprinkle it on ice cream. Could be a very delicious way to celebrate your genius move!

[@michaelenechi]

Innovation… you bring more than just drawing tips to The table

[@Belesofistic.croche]

Adoro seus desenhos são lindos e incríveis. E vc é muito fofo

[@TRUMP4PRESIDENT47]

Thanks for the tips

[@ChantelleArts]

this is an awesome idea ❤

[@WhiskeyTangFoxer]

What about a power sander? Not the belt kind, but theres other handheld styles like the orbital, spindal or detailing that come in different shapes, that also have dust catchers, variable speeds, brushless option, corded or battery, all of which would have your choice of sandpaper grit to use.

[@007PIX]

Electric coffee bean grinder would solve all your problems. I use it to grind anything as hard as a hard coffee bean into a fine powder and it automatically collects all the powder within it's grinding chamber.

[@franjames4086]

What an excellent idea!

[@hinddee]

You probably could also use a palm sander. You can get the drywall screen for them also.

[@Q3shara]

I'd be tempted to try out creating a ball or rod mill as used in industrial mining to break down ore bearing rock. All kinds of media can be used in rock tumblers (usually wet) but it would be interesting to try graphite with different sized ball bearings sans liquid.

[@johnwayne2103]

If you are going to use sandpaper try using 3m Cubitron sandpaper, it's designed to not clog as quickly and all the rage for sanding wood working projects.

[@Grindoor]

It does that by chipping, would think ao grit would be better for this application as less contaminates.

[@Grindoor]

Interesting way of making use of antique things. 😃

[@dieguezcesar]

Cut out the sandpaper you are currently using and glue it to the large round stone. So you will have the usual sandpaper but rotating. You could use it in strips on the thin side, or cut a circle and use it on the side.

[@SublimeStim]

what about a spice grinder then morter and pestle?

[@alexlandrytsio4273]

Proud to see ur work it very an inspiration

[@vih2625]

i didn't look to see if anyone else posted this, but how about an electric spice grinder? you can then sift out any larger particles. i use graphite powder too, but i don't use it on the scale you use it. so a small box and drywall sandpaper is ok for me. but seriously look at a spice grinder, like a krups, it gets my spices very very fine

[@CharlesHancockCreations]

So fantastic to watch. You're creativity and excitement are palpable. It made me consider trying to make something similar! You seem to be happier recently. No offense. It's pleasant to see. Motivational. 🤙

[@SLily-rb6ji]

your peach peeler is an apple peeler. you can find similar ones newer, and they work great for apples. not so much for graphite. lol.

[@alancampbell8008]

Mortar and pestle? That’s what I use. Takes time, but you can get it as fine as you like with a little elbow grease.

[@katherinehall1967]

Get a Vitamix or some other high speed blender; one specific jug (preferably a dry grains jug) dedicated solely to graphite/charcoal dust production.

[@padamvara]

Incredible ❤

[@andyshsu]

Mortar and pestle

[@shashankashekhardey8786]

It’s amazing freakin idea. I am defobgonna do this in future.😃

[@PatrickStoops1]

try a mortar and pestle, like being used to grind medicin

[@Steven-sf7dq]

Why not use a ball mill? You can convert an old rock tumbler into one pretty easily. They're noisy but you'll be hard pressed to get a finer powder and you just turn it on and walk away, then come back in a day or two and sift out the graphite.

[@dwr9193]

Pestle and mortar?

[@kierhudson1328]

I think maybe use an oversized nut crusher, then into a mortar and pestle, finally through a tea strainer.

[@artcreation3251]

I like your pencil drawing❤️

[@ApuMondal-lg5gf]

Big fan sir love from India 🇮🇳

[@macdieter23558]

Another idea that automatically came to my mind: Instead of the crank, attach a cordless screwdriver to rotate the stone. A low rotation speed would be enough, I guess!

[@vishalkumar_art]

Amazing 🎊

[@FRANKLYNSART]

Bro what paper do you use

[@TheRhythmOfLife1972]

Did you try a coffee/ spice grinder or Ninja blender which pulverizes food❓

[@anupampanting2795]

Nice video ❤

[@azv19]

Vitamix?

[@theophilusgyan-mante7205]

First 🎉 Keep on inspiring us brother Buh then, how about pounding the graphite and seiving?

[@Tkay_Mubz04]

Is Josh in South Africa?

[@teemog_]

Oneday I will meet u

[@drknluvlyable]

Oh yeah I do this something with my charcoal sticks

[@cristianmontana6981]

Hola, yo puedo dibujar igual con lapicera

[@jessicarihani7128]

James martin coffee grinder it looks like a bullet

[@user-jx3fp2uw8l]

Hello ❤

[@cristianmontana6981]

Algún consejo?

[@alexiacerwinskipierce8114]

I would have just bought a cheap electric coffee bean grinder off Amazon. It's meant to grind hard material into powder.

[@CReyes811]

My daughter uses a cheap electric spice grinder.

[@stonemegga]

all you need is a ball mill...

[@androidlife2796]

You need okhali work very well

[@interestgainer9801]

Would you be my teacher

[@WildCornoviiStudio]

Blender

[@artwithpromit5343]

1st view

[@grusome3141]

Or you could grind the graphite on the bottom of your feet if their rough enough lol your arts amazing btw

[@cms.177]

The moment when the hack worked out I was so happy 🥹🕺🎉🎉🎉✨